We are very excited to announce that our talented students in the fine arts were recently honored again this year by having their work selected in the Scholastic Art competition. This is a highly competitive art competition with local jurying through our affiliate at the Visual Arts Center. MLWGS students had another great year of 59 total awards, recognizing Maggie Walker as one of the region’s top schools for the Arts.

2018 – 2019 Scholastics Awards Summary – 59 Total awards

8Gold Keys awards including

(1 American Visions Art Award, 4 Photo Gold Keys, 4 Art Gold Keys)

17Silver Keys awards including 2 Silver Key Portfolio

(1 Silver Art Portfolio, 9 Photo Silver Keys, 8 Art Silver Keys)

34Honorable Mentions including

(1 HM Photo Portfolio, 23 Photo HM, 10 Art HM)

A show of Gold and Silver Key works will be held at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond at 1812 West Main Street from February 16th- March 2nd. Honorable mention works will be projected. All are welcome to come to join the celebration!

A reception will be held for all award winners on February 23th between the hours of 1-4pm. A ceremony for Gold Key winners will be held at Binford Middle school (1701 Floyd Ave. located directly next to VisArts). We hope you will be able to attend.

Additionally, Gold Key winners’ work will move on to the Alliance for Young Artist and Writers national adjudication process, where it will be eligible for further recognition and scholarship opportunities. Adjudication of Gold Key works will take place in New York City and award winners will be announced in March.

Please join us in congratulating the following MLWGS students and the Fine Arts staff for their success!